Seeing Marcus and the others successfully pass through the city gate without any obstruction, the others felt their hanging hearts finally find a resting place. They let out a long sigh of relief, allowing their taut nerves a brief moment of relaxation. Immediately afterward, they exchanged glances, their eyes a mix of determination and caution. Now it was their turn; whether they could leave successfully depended on the present moment. Unhesitatingly, they stepped forward in the direction of the city gate.
At this point, the soldier who had just checked Marcus and the others' passes was standing in place, looking bored. His gaze inadvertently swept forward, only to see another group of people approaching the city gate, numbering more than a dozen. Alarm bells instantly went off in his mind; his years of military service made his instincts instantly sharp. He quickly picked up the gun in his hands, his movements crisp and decisive. The dark muzzle pointed without hesitation at the crowd as he shouted loudly, "Who goes there? Stop!" His voice echoed like a thunderclap at the city gate, carrying unquestionable majesty. Hearing this reprimand, Xu Lin and the others stopped dead in their tracks, a flash of vigilance in their eyes, yet they maintained their composure.
At that moment, Anna stepped out gracefully from the crowd. With her graceful figure and light steps, she looked like a fairy walking out of a painting. The soldier's gaze landed on Anna, a flash of amazement first…
Chapter 58